Steve Nicol, Gab Marcotti, Paul Mariner and Dan Thomas of ESPN FC react to Lionel Messi’s red card he received for an altercation with Gary Medel during Argentina’s 2-1 win vs. Chile in the Copa America third-place match. Nicol sternly feels VAR should’ve been consulted, which he thinks would’ve reduced Messi’s red card to a yellow. Marcotti also delves into what the future holds for Lionel Messi following another international disappointment for his country.
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ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop and Alexis Nunes discuss the departure of coach Jorge Sampaoli from Argentina after the 2018 World Cup in Russia, and who should take over as manager for Lionel Messi (if he stays on at Argentina) & Co.
ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti reports from Copacabana ahead of the most anticipated match of the 2019 Copa America: Brazil vs. Argentina in the semifinals. The matchup is the first in Copa America between the bitter rivals since the 2007 final, which Brazil won 3-0. Marcotti explains the differing pressure on both teams due to their struggles so far in the tournament. Plus, he breaks down how Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has tried to take pressure off captain and star man Lionel Messi, and the role Lautaro Martinez has played in that effort.
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The ESPN FC crew breaks down Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli’s comments that Lionel Messi unfairly receives the bulk of the blame for the nation’s failures in the World Cup.
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ESPN FC’s Paul Mariner and Alexis Nunes predict a big day at the 2018 World Cup, featuring Argentina vs. Nigeria, France vs. Denmark, Croatia vs. Iceland, and Australia vs. Peru and determining the winners and second-place teams
The ESPN FC crew discusses Spain’s shocking 6-1 win over Argentina in a friendly, behind Isco’s hat trick.
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Lionel Messi’s dreams of winning the 2018 World Cup with Argentina were ended after a thrilling 4-3 defeat to France in Kazan. ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop explains why he doesn’t see the Barcelona superstar playing for his country again.
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Lionel Messi finally has a major international trophy. After Argentina ends a 28-year wait for silverware with a 1-0 win over Brazil in the Copa America final, ESPN FC’s Craig Burley, Frank Leboeuf, Kasey Keller and Herculez Gomez join Dan Thomas to reflect on the tournament and Messi’s long-awaited triumph.
0:00 The burden on Messi’s shoulders is gone.
1:37 What it means for Messi to finally have a trophy with Argentina.
3:10 Reflecting on the tournament as a whole.
